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Jobs in Palo Alto, CA
614 active postings tracked in Palo Alto, CA · collapsed to 536 roles.
Palo Alto, CA Job Market Score
- Slow inflow of new postings (only 0% from the last 14 days)
- Pay is above the national median ($190k vs $130k national)
- High share of long-open postings (100% open 30+ days)
Palo Alto, CA job market overview (June 2026)
The Palo Alto, CA job market is currently weak, with a sluggish hiring environment with many long-open roles. Out of 614 active job postings tracked here, 100% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in registered nurse and engineering, with healthcare as the leading sector.
- 100% of postings in Palo Alto, CA have been open for more than 30 days, which may indicate slower hiring or reposted positions.
- Half of active postings here have been open 56 days or fewer. The longest 10% have been open for 125+ days.
- 7% of postings allow remote or hybrid work (46 roles).
- 12% of postings list a salary range (73 of 614).
- Median advertised salary among annual-pay roles is $190k.
- The most active employers right now are Stanford Health Care, Aya Healthcare, and SAP.
What this means for job seekers
- Hiring is moving slowly here — be prepared for delayed responses and reposted listings.
- Best opportunities are in registered nurse and engineering.
- Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.
Palo Alto, CA job market
Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in Palo Alto, CA.
- 614Active postings
- 0Posted this week
- 612Open 30+ days100% of active
- 46Remote / hybrid7% of active
- 12%List salary73 of 614
- 7%Hourly5 of disclosed
- $190kMedian annual (max)
- $16.70/hrMedian hourly (max)
- 56dMedian agep90 125d (long tail)
Wages by category
Wages by occupation (SOC)
Wages by employment type
Wages by sector
Top categories
- Registered Nurse72
- Engineering25
- Physician / Doctor16
- Data Science16
- ML / AI Engineering16
- Director15
Top occupations (SOC)
- Software Developers50
- Managers, All Other19
- Chief Executives7
- Project Management Specialists7
- First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers6
- Bartenders6
Top sectors
- Healthcare278
- Technology153
- Retail87
- Professional Services69
- Media & Entertainment60
- Financial Services52
Employment mix
- Unspecified507 · 83%
- Full-time62 · 10%
- Part-time22 · 4%
- Intern12 · 2%
- Contract11 · 2%
Top hiring companies
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Recent postings
- Applied Scientist II, Sponsored Products Autonomous CampaignsData Science
Amazon · Palo Alto, CA · amazon.jobs
$172k–$222k · posted 4 weeks ago
- Digital Design DirectorDirector
Ford · Palo Alto, CA · efds.fa.em5.oraclecloud.com
$167k–$317k · posted 4 weeks ago
- Clinical Nurse (RN), Hematology OutpatientRegistered Nurse
Stanford Health Care · Palo Alto, CA · careers.stanfordhealthcare.org
posted 4 weeks ago
- Staff Machine Learning Engineer, Ads ConversionML / AI Engineering
Pinterest · Palo Alto, CA · pinterestcareers.com
$223k · posted 4 weeks ago
- Front End Entry Level× 7 openings
Albertsons · Palo Alto, CA · eofd.fa.us6.oraclecloud.com
$16.60–$16.70/hr · most recent posted 4 weeks ago
- Interior Design Project Manager
Stanford Health Care · Palo Alto, CA · careers.stanfordhealthcare.org
posted 4 weeks ago
- Relief Radiation Therapist - Pleasanton, San Jose & Palo AltoPhysician / Doctor
Stanford Health Care · Palo Alto, CA · careers.stanfordhealthcare.org
posted 4 weeks ago
- Design Project Manager
Stanford Health Care · Palo Alto, CA · careers.stanfordhealthcare.org
posted 4 weeks ago
- Respiratory Care Practitioner - Day Shift, Relief StatusPhysician / Doctor
Stanford Health Care · Palo Alto, CA · careers.stanfordhealthcare.org
posted 4 weeks ago
- Respiratory Care Practitioner - Night ShiftPhysician / Doctor
Stanford Health Care · Palo Alto, CA · careers.stanfordhealthcare.org
posted 4 weeks ago
- Lead Operating Room Assistant - (Full-Time, 8-Hour Nights) - 300P ActivationPhysician / Doctor
Stanford Health Care · Palo Alto, CA · careers.stanfordhealthcare.org
posted 4 weeks ago
- Sales Associate / Design Consultant - Full TimeRetail Associate
Arhaus · Palo Alto, CA · recruiting.ultipro.com
posted 4 weeks ago
- Applied Scientist II, Amazon - Vertical AdsData Science
Amazon · Palo Alto, CA · amazon.jobs
$172k–$222k · posted 4 weeks ago
- Travel CT Tech Radiology / Cardiology× 2 openings
Aya Healthcare · Palo Alto, CA · ayahealthcare.com
most recent posted 4 weeks ago
- Medical Assistant / Patient Care Coordinator II, Infusion Treatment AreaMedical Assistant
Stanford Health Care · Palo Alto, CA · careers.stanfordhealthcare.org
posted 4 weeks ago
- Lab Technician - Blood Bank Transfusion Svcs 500P - 1.0 FTE, Evening, 8 hrsEngineering
Stanford Health Care · Palo Alto, CA · careers.stanfordhealthcare.org
posted 4 weeks ago
- Associate Web Marketing Product Manager (Fixed Term with Benefits - 6 months; Hybrid)Product Manager
Stanford Health Care · Palo Alto, CA · careers.stanfordhealthcare.org
posted 4 weeks ago
- Quality ConsultantPhysician / Doctor
Stanford Health Care · Palo Alto, CA · careers.stanfordhealthcare.org
posted 4 weeks ago